Crook Hall and Gardens

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About

Described in the Sunday Telegraph as ‘stunning’, Crook Hall, a Medieval Manor house built circa 1217 is one of the oldest inhabited houses in Durham City. Home to the Bell Family since 1995, the Medieval Hall merges into a Jacobean Manor house which in turn merges into a Georgian Town house reflecting its development over the centuries that it has stood beside the River Wear.

The Hall provides a spectacular backdrop to the 5 acres of stunning gardens which are laid out in a series of rooms such as the Shakespeare Garden, the Cathedral Garden and the Secret Walled Garden.

Visitors from all over the world come to share in the timeless magic of Crook Hall and leave inspired by these idyllic English gardens. This could have been the reason that led William Wordsworth and John Ruskin to visit the gardens for quiet contemplation!

Awards

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Excellent

632

Very Good

187

Average

35

Poor

10

Terrible

6

Recent Reviews:

Anne F

Bourne, United Kingdom

Trip Type:

Solo travel

Beautiful place - not to be missed!

Thursday, 8th November 2018

Spent a lovely few hours in the gardens and Hall. The day was sunny and probably best of flowers were over but the gardens were still a real treat to behold. I sat in various areas of the garden... Read full review

Adrian P

Malvern, United Kingdom

Trip Type:

Couples

Hidden gem, well worth seeking out.

Friday, 30th November 2018

We visited towards the end of a November day, but the gardens were still well worth walking around; there are several different types of area, each with its own particular focus/character. There is a... Read full review

Mark D

Feel the history

Saturday, 1st December 2018

A lovely place to have a wander around the gardens before entering the hall and going through different rooms full of history, even an old staircase with its own ghost, then into a room for a nice... Read full review

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A1(M).

From the A1(M) junction 62, take the A690 into Durham City Centre. At the Gilesgate roundabout take the 2nd exit and follow the road straight over Milburngate Bridge. Take the first left at the end of the bridge and 1st left again. The River Wear will now be in front of you, follow the road round and the river will be on your right hand side. Follow the riverside along, passed the Radisson Blu Hotel and the main entrance to Crook Hall and Gardens is 500 metres further along. Our Garden Gate Cafe is the big wooden building at the entrance to the Crook Hall pay and display car park.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Durham Station. From the station road walk down North Road past the bus station to The Gates Shopping Centre. Follow the road down to the riverside, and Crook Hall is signposted from there.

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Saturday, 1st December 2018 - Sunday, 23rd December 2018

A Traditional ChristmasCome along and see the hall and gardens decorated for Christmas. Meet Frosty the Snowman, do arts and crafts and games with our mischievous elves and to top it all off meet Father Christmas himself! On every weekend in December running up to Christmas. 9am - 3pm